Believe it or not, Jacob turned 4 months old today. He is still smaller than a lot of 4 month olds, but he is trying really hard to catch up! He weighed in today at 12 pounds, 12 ounces (15th percentile); was measured to be 23.5 inches tall (5th percentile); and had a head circumference of 39.5 cm (5th percentile). As the doctor put it, it is hard to believe that he was a preemie by looking at him now.
We should have taken his picture before going to the doctor and having shots today, but at least we got some pictures today where he isn't crying.
Over the past month, Jacob has really discovered his hands. He loves to hold his fists up and stare at them and then try to get them in his mouth (although his aim is not always the best). He loves to have people hold him and talk to him so he can smile and talk back. He still doesn't like tummy time much, but he is getting lots better at holding his head up. He loves it when his daddy holds him and they take turns sticking their tongues out at each other. He loves it when people imitate his laughing back to him, making him laugh his cute little laugh even more. He is a wonderful sleeper at night, sleeping anywhere from 7 to 10 hours at a time. He is not such a good napper during the day though, making it difficult for mommy and daddy to get things done.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Four Months Old
Posted by Julie at 4:32 PM
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I'm jealous...I've never had a baby sleep that long through the night until they were at least 8 months old. You would think I would get better at figuring out how to do things with each kid. Not so.
I love those adorable cheeks and chunky thighs. I would agree with the doctor - it's hard to believe he was a preemie.
Grant didnt start taking good naps until about 5 months and he didnt start taking awesome naps until 6 months. Hang in there.
Love the way he is looking at his elephant and also at his fists. Yoiu also got some really good pictures of him laughing in your previous post. Happy four month's birthday, Jacob! Wish I could be with you more.
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